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Avoid Mopping These Types Of Floors With Vinegar
By Nick Polishchuk
Vinyl Floors
Cleaning your vinyl floor is simple using water and vinegar. Mix one cup of vinegar (either white or apple cider) with a gallon of water.
Carpet Stains
Mist the stain with 1-to-1 water and vinegar, then cover the wet stain with baking soda. The concoction should start fizzling; vacuum when dry.
Tiles
For ceramic and porcelain tiled floors, sweep or vacuum, and then mop using a hot water and vinegar mix. The ideal ratio is one cup of vinegar to a gallon of hot water.
Hardwood Floors
Neutral-pH cleaners are ideal for hardwood because they're neither acid nor base and are gentle enough not to cause damage to either the finish or the wood itself.
Natural Stone
If your floors are made of marble or limestone, the vinegar will react with the calcium carbonate in the stone and cause etching. Use a neutral-pH agent.